Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 210 near Pahrump, NV — 2011-03-06

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Date
2011-03-06
Location
Pahrump, NV, USA
Airport
NV74
Aircraft
CESSNA 210
Registration
N9400T
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0
Phase of flight
Landing

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and his improper decision to abort a gear-up landing following a propeller strike.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing sequence, he realized he did not extend the landing gear when he felt the fuselage of the airplane impact the runway and he elected to abort the landing. During the go-around process, the pilot extended the landing gear. Shortly after aborting the landing, the airplane’s climb rate diminished and engine began to lose power. The pilot initiated a forced landing to a nearby field. During the landing roll, the airplane nosed over, resulting in structural damage to both wings. Examination of the runway by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed numerous gouges on the runway surface consistent with a propeller strike. The pilot said there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Analysis

Primary failure mode
Human factors
First missed decision gate
Pilot failed to extend landing gear before landing attempt.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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